Program Objectives
Paralegal Studies Program

  • To implement and maintain a diverse and strong program for the quality education of competent paralegals 
  • To give our students not only a broad knowledge of numerous areas of law, but also specific legal skills  
  • With the knowledge and skills provided by our program, to enable our graduates to find employment by a wide range of employers in their chosen field  
  • To prepare our students to work effectively and efficiently with attorneys, clients, and the public  
  • To strengthen and enhance the skills of our students who are already employed in law-related positions  
  • To enable students to think critically, reason abstractly, use oral and written language effectively  
  • To be sure our students understand and value the important concepts of legal ethics, confidentiality, professional responsibility, and the boundaries of and prohibition against the unauthorized practice of law by laypersons 
  • To encourage and improve the role of non-lawyers in the delivery of legal services